San Jose Code Enforcement accepts reports online at sanjoseca.gov, by phone at 408-535-3500, or via the San Jose 311 app (MySanJose). Reports can be filed anonymously. The online Code Enforcement Service Request Form allows photo uploads.
San Jose's Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department handles code violation complaints. Reports can be submitted via the Code Enforcement Service Request Form at sanjoseca.gov, by calling 408-535-3500 during business hours (Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM), or through the MySanJose (311) mobile app. The online form allows photo attachments and specific location details. Anonymous complaints are accepted. After filing, a case number is assigned and an inspector is assigned to investigate. Residents can check case status online, which shows the inspector's name, Service Area Manager, council district, and case number. Common reportable violations include unpermitted construction, overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, substandard housing conditions, and illegal business operations in residential zones.
No penalty for reporting. False reports made in bad faith may be reviewed.
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